Warriors of the Year 2072 (1984)
Champions of Death
In the future, two television networks compete for ratings by producing violent game shows. One network produces a modern day version of the Roman gladiators, only on motorcycles instead of chariots, and uses convicted murderers as the participants, The network decides it needs a champion for this sport, so they frame a constant winner from another game for murder, and place him on the show.
Director: Lucio Fulci
Genre: Action, Science Fiction, Thriller
Runtime: 94 min
Release Date: January 28, 1984
Cast
- Jared Martin - Drake
- Fred Williamson - Abdul
- Howard Ross - Raven
- Eleonora Brigliadori - Sarah
- Cosimo Cinieri - Professor Towman
- Claudio Cassinelli - Cortez
- Valéria Cavalli - Susan
- Donald O'Brien - Monk
- Penny Brown - Sybil
- Al Cliver - Kirk
Screenplay
- Elisa Briganti (Story)
- Dardano Sacchetti (Story)
- Dardano Sacchetti (Screenplay)
- Elisa Briganti (Screenplay)
- Cesare Frugoni (Screenplay)
Music: Riz Ortolani
Cinematography: Giuseppe Pinori
Editing: Vincenzo Tomassi
Production: Regency Productions
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano, English
Original Language: it
Themes
Heart-Pounding Car Chases, Visions of Future and Technology, Speed and Adrenaline on the Race Track
Keywords
gladiator, dystopia, distant future, motorcycle, game, future sport, aggressive, bold
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Warriors of the Year 2072 about?
- In the future, two television networks compete for ratings by producing violent game shows. One network produces a modern day version of the Roman gladiators, only on motorcycles instead of chariots, and uses convicted murderers as the participants, The network decides it needs a champion for this sport, so they frame a constant winner from another game for murder, and place him on the show.
- Who directed Warriors of the Year 2072?
- Warriors of the Year 2072 was directed by Lucio Fulci.
- Who stars in Warriors of the Year 2072?
- Warriors of the Year 2072 stars Jared Martin, Fred Williamson, Howard Ross, Eleonora Brigliadori, Cosimo Cinieri, Claudio Cassinelli.
- How long is Warriors of the Year 2072?
- Warriors of the Year 2072 has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
- What genre is Warriors of the Year 2072?
- Warriors of the Year 2072 is a Action, Science Fiction, Thriller film.
- Where was Warriors of the Year 2072 produced?
- Warriors of the Year 2072 was produced in Italy.
- What are the themes of Warriors of the Year 2072?
- The themes of Warriors of the Year 2072 include: Heart-Pounding Car Chases, Visions of Future and Technology, Speed and Adrenaline on the Race Track.